Sushi Bar, Tokio Japan

[emblem]

The busy streets of Tokio Japan. Although cities have been named as 'The City that never sleeps', Tokio takes the cake. Among these Japanese people walks Emblem, dressed in a long coat. Surprisingly, it isn't as cold as he expected it to be, but he would be glad when he would arrive where he was supposed to meet. Three streets on, Emblem crosses a street, and standing taller then most Japanese, Emblem looks on a large sign, saying:

[glow=Green,2,300]'Wakazachi Sushi'[/glow]

Next to this sign were several other Japanese letters, but Emblem can't seem to figure them out, although he likes to look at the Neon...

Emblem walks in, greets some people who look at him with 'Kobanwa' and moves to a reserved table. HE handpicked this table when he made the reservation, and the same man walks by him, and removes the tag on the table, and helps Emblem sit in the corner table. Corners provided him with a good view, and of course, some rest. He was sure nobody would stare at his back for now. Emblem's popularity seems to stay high for some reason...

Japanese Man: You want to order?

Emblem: A good bottle of Sake please, I'm waiting for a friend.

Japanese Man: In rules, you must show me that you are 21, officially grown up.

Emblem shows his ID card, and his Japanese Pass. the man nods, and walks off. Emblem looks around, and sees that some people were watching him. He didn't mind, but he wasn't here for just business. He was here for some relaxation too, and for Zantazm. this would be one of his last nights in Japan, so he enjoyed every moment of it. The waiter returns, and brings Emblem his bottle of sake, along with a small drinking bowl. Emblem thanks him, and waits for his guest to arrive, patiently looking outside, at the tokio Nightlife, the neon, the people, while taking his coat off, putting it besides him.

Emblem: And now for my guest to arrive...

Emblem looks to his right, and sees the rotating sushi counter. Quite marvelous, at you just have to pick the sushi off if you want any. Although Emblem and Zantazm order it, and they just get it, the concept is truly amazing, quite inventive, and working in busy periods. One thing though, every man that's hungry sits at where the turning begins, where the sushi comes fresh out of the kitchen...

[Zantazm]

As Emblem marvels at the concept of the rotating sushi counter, he licks his lips, getting hungrier by the minute. He takes a look down as his wristwatch, hoping that the time has come for his guest to arrive. Emblem always liked to show up early to get the best seat in the house, and since he was now all comfy in the corner with his sake, his stomach grumbled for attention. After a few more minutes of people watching and staring into the neon lights outside, Emblem spots his guest. Zantazm enters the sushi bar and is greeted with a couple smiles and a bows from those that recognize him. He is wearing his usual casual business attire of a sports jacket and khaki pants. He looks around the room for Emblem, and then sees him waving in the corner. Zantazm smiles and nods, making his way over.

"Emmy, you always manage to be the first to arrive. How are ya?"

Emblem rises to shake hands with Zantazm and then the two sit down together, facing each other. The Japanese waiter notices Zantazm's arrival and is at the table in seconds to ask if he would like a refreshment. Zantazm asks for some sake and the Japanese man goes through the same protocol of asking for Zantazm's ID. Zantazm shows him his ID and pass. The man nods and walks away.

"I've been dying for some authentic sushi ever since the plane landed yesterday. Great little place you found here."

Zantazm looks around at the ambience of the bar and smiles.

"So how are you feeling, Emblem? I know it's been an emotional few weeks for you, and then seeing Dan..."

Emblem takes a sip from his sake before speaking.

"I could say the same for you, Zant. You've been getting tortured by Xantaxm for a few months, and now he's fired you of all people. As for Dan, it's just good seeing him and lifting his spirits. Deep down inside I know he's going to fully recover. He's Dangerous Man Dan afterall. He knows how to face adversity."

Zantazm nods. The Japanese man returns and places a bottle of sake in front of Zantazm.

"Very true, our friend Dan is going to get past this. I'm going to stick around and make sure of it. This restaurant is going to get sick of seeing me after a while."

The two laugh as they sip again from their bottles of sake.

"Let's talk about business after dinner. How bout we order some of the best sushi and have a light conversation first. Tell me what's on your mind."

Zantazm removes his sports jacket and puts lays it down on the seat next to his. Emblem eyes the sushi counter again, as if his stomach were controlling him.

TBC by Emblem

[emblem]

Zantazm already noticed Emblem watching the counter, and when Emblem turns back to Zantazm to answer, he saw Zantazm seeing him.

Sorry about that. Guess I didn't eat much today, and being the early bird. I'll never get tired of moving food, I tell you! Bet it tastes better then American imitation sushi, that tastes like plastic!

It looks good. But hey, sure you removed the package of the American sushi?

Depends how hungry I was..

The waiter brings Zantazm his sake bottle, with again, a small drinking bowl. Emblem grabs his bottle again, and pours some in his own bowl, before lifting the bowl up on his fingers. Zantazm does the same, and both men say grace, grace about everything that pleases them. The waiter waits patiently..

Emblem drinks his bowl, and seems surprised for a second. Zantazm acts more neutral about his sake, but smiles about Emblem's reaction.

Wow there, never had some sake before?

You did? No, this is my first time, thought I'd dive in head first...It tastes great though, but I never expected this.

Emblem enjoys the after-taste of his rice wine, then stands up. He forgot to take his coat off. Emblem does this quickly, hoping the waiter wasn't offended. Emblem places his coat next to him, and he straightens his black formal blouse, along with some dark jeans. Across the black blouse are some tribal-like white stripes, giving the blouse a bit more of a casual look.

Glad I'm a grown-up. Almost forgot that...We couldn't be sitting here if I would have been one year younger...

What do you mean?

Well, In the Netherlands, a person is accounted as a grown-up when he reaches the age of 18, with 16 as a period before that. So it's legal to drink light alcohol drinks at 16, and the strong ones at 18 years. I'm 21, which is accounted as a grown up in Japan, barely...

Zantazm looks over at the waiter, and seeing he gets their attention, the waiter gives them a menu, showing them what they can order.

Wow, now this is called choice. Zant, why can't we read Japanese?

Because they don't write English everywhere...Let's see. There is Sushi Maki, Sushi Nigiri, Sashimi.

Did you say sushi maki? I am not going to try that!

Why not?

Well, Maki is Japanese for ape. I thought Sushi was fish!

Yes, but if you would watch what you are eating, then you wouldn't eat much here. then again, I don't think they would have ape in their sushi.

Guess you are right. Hey what if we order this customized menu? It looks right...for as far as looks count.

Looking at all the individual things doesn't make much sense. Let's do it. Sir, menu 48 please...Yes, for both.

Zant, you truly amaze me, even now.

What?

Well, you seem quite calm. Always. When you order sushi, when you walked in..when you talk to superstars, when you direct GHW. How do you do it? I mean, I get fired up at almost everything, in one way or the other. I feel fine now, but the fact that I am leaving Japan in two days is chipping away at me now.

Well, although I understand the fact that leaving Japan is a bad thing, it's about sustaining and retaining. I feel the same things as you, at least, disregarding the age difference. No offense meant of course, but although I do feel the same, the acting differs. If I keep myself calm, others will be too. Except for Xantaxm, but we know that story.

Couldn't we just move GHW here? I know it's quite fictional, but if I could have decided, then FTA was the beginning, not a one-point-stop. Oops, guess business and what's on my mind are sort of related here...now that's not a good thing...

Emblem scratches his cheek, and in a moment, looks around the restaurant again. Seeing a few girls giggling at them, Emblem returns to Zantazm.

Well, at least one thing is on my mind. Two at the moment. Three!

Getting more and more with the minute!

Well, first, I want to know how you are doing here in Japan, two, I have no idea how to act here, seeing everyone knows me as 'The Impulsive', so that gets business related with the social life, and third...How long would you bet that those two would walk over here to ask for a photo and an autograph?

How do you know?

Didn't you notice it? Everywhere we walk, and hell yeah, everywhere you walk too, people want autographs and pictures. Japan really amazes me to every detail...American's want pictures and such too, but in a much lower degree...On top of that, how would it be if we weren't as popular as we are?

Zantazm looks at Emblem with some sort of fatherly look, and Emblem simply looks back, waiting for Zantazm to reply.

Well, I guess this is the Japanese culture. It's nice to have all this attention, to a certain degree, and I have no idea how it would be without this status. there are some bad sides to this kind of life too. It seems that Japanese have a harder society then the American one, or the Dutch one. But Em, something seems to bother you to a certain extend. What's wrong?

You are quick. the fact that I was fired or suspended from GHW made me thinking. How would like be if I would return to the normal side, or the side-without-this-status. Ever since this all happened, my stomach felt strange. I felt homesick. The rollercoaster has stopped momentarily, and that's when you feel it. The wounds, the strain, the pain. I wonder how it would have been if I would walk on those streets right there, and not be..Emblem. I mean, there are is room for variation on that point, Emmy, Em, but it's no real name. I had this goal with my friends once, that we would travel from the Netherlands to Japan, but it never went. Well that dream returns, over and over again, and it makes me feel tired...

Zantazm seems to understand Emblem's problem, knowing the guy has been wrestling in the USA ever since he was 16, and that wrestling was the biggest part of entire life. Emblem threw some hints around, knowing or not knowing it himself, about GHW being his personal life, or most of it, drinking legally, and walking in the streets without the extra attention. However, the waiter return, with some help, as he places all the pieces of 'Menu 48' on the table. Apparently, they chose a good one, as the entire table is filled with delicious looking sea-food in no-time. Emblem didn't want a plug on the atmosphere, so he went on, smiling while receiving some chopsticks.

...And of course, it makes you feel hungry! Zant, you ever used chopsticks before, or shall I teach you? Damn, doesn't this look great? You would almost let it be this way, taking pictures...If we weren't going to eat it! Oh wait, Zant, do you pray before your food or anything, don't know if you are religious. Anyways, it's common to thank for the food here, saying 'Itadakimasu' before you start eating.

Strangely enough, Emblem's mood DOES swing from every corners. Zant was pleased to see that Emblem did not drag himself into a down state, and for one, the food did look marvelous. Emblem gestured with his hands, waiting for Zant to either say a prayer, or say Ita-da-ki-masu and take the first bite off this splendid meal.

[Zantazm]

Zantazm takes his napkin, folds in nicely and then places it on his lap. He bows his head before speaking.

"Ita-da-ki-masu."

Emblem, still with his eyes closed and his head bowed, repeats.

"Ita-da-ki-masu."

The two look back up at each other and smile at the delightful food presented before them. Zantazm begins to fiddle with his chopsticks, trying to make them feel comfortable in his right hand.

"To answer your questions, Emmy, no, I'm not a religious man, but I respect anyone who embraces religion in a positive way. For some it gives direction, and for others it gives peace. I can't argue against either. As for chopsticks, I'm a novice."

Zantazm tries to pick up a piece of the seafood, but it slips off. He tries again to no avail. Emblem smirks, seeing that Zantazm is having so much trouble.

"Zant, try it this way."

Emblem takes his two chopsticks, and shows Zantazm how to place them in his right hand so that they are in the most effective position to pick up food.

"Always remember, you want the bottom chopstick to be further out from the top, so that you can lift the seafood with it."

Emblem grabs a nice chunk of fish in demonstration. Zantazm adjusts his chopsticks just like Emblem showed, and tries to grab another piece. This time, he manages to lift the fish, but drops it in his soy sauce before making it to his plate.

"Almost, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. Thanks for the tip. I didn't know you were so gifted with these things. I guess that's your hidden talent."

Both men share a short laugh, and continue eating. After a few moments, Zantazm breaks the silence of the moment.

"Thinking about what you said earlier, I can understand what you mean about being anonymous in a large and beautiful city like this one. The only time I've visited Japan was our last GHW trip out here, and even then, I didn't really get to enjoy the city as much as I'd have liked. For us to walk these streets can be difficult since everyone recognizes us so quickly. It's amazing how dedicated and knowledgeable these fans can be. Since I'm going to be spending a couple months over here, I'm hoping that I get that feeling that you talked about. The feeling of being free, without pain and strain and stress. Now that all of the burdens that came with running GHW are released from my shoulders, maybe I'll actually be able to contemplate my career a bit...and just...breathe."

Emblem nods, understanding some of Zantazm's deep feelings, but at the same time wishing he could understand them all. His mood is much better since they began eating, and his mind is much clearer as well.

"This is simply incredible sushi. The best. If number 48 is this good, I can only imagine what the other 65 taste like."

The Japanese man comes by the table again to ask how the food tastes.

"Delicious, Arigatou."

He asks if they would like more sake, and both men nod. He leaves to go get each of them another bottle. A group of younger Japanese boys and girls, who recognized Emblem and Zantazm when they entered, giggle in the corner and continue to stare. Emblem and Zantazm know that the eyes are looking, but right now their attention is solely on their sushi, and each other's company.

[emblem]

See? that giggling will be ringing in your ears the next months, and I bet that you'll love it! I would even want to bet that it won't stay at giggling, hell, I bet they will ask us for a picture and such before the night is over.

If that's true, then half of Tokio will be filled with our pictures, what a way to advertise...

Well, you mentioned the Japanese to be dedicated. It's even worse. I don't think I know the right English word for it. It's in the newspaper sometimes, how much they work, their social stress and such. I studied hard before I became a Fighty fighty person, but this is insane. Explains why they are dedicated to superstars...

What did you study? Japanese cultures?

Well, the entire Japanese thing, including the chopsticks, was more a hobby then a study, but I just thought Japan was great, with all the things you associate with the people, the history, the language...I know like, twenty words or something...But to answer your question, I was studying to become a history teacher.

Emblem sees a nice piece of fish, and dips in the soy sauce, before enjoying it. Zant on the other hand, looked at Emblem, faintly thinking Emblem was kidding him. Emblem notices it, and replies simply: What?

History teacher?

Yeah.

Emblem enjoyed the piece of fish, and grabbed another one of it. He had no idea what kind of fish, but quite frankly, he didn't care anymore. Zantazm was still looking at Emblem. Emblem responded very calm to the question, but that could be fake, as Emblem's entire speech is with an accent, so it's harder to see if he is joking. Emblem notices Zant still trying to figure out, and he decides to simply tell him.

Sounds unreal eh? I never thought I would become a Fighty fighty person, and hey, life goes on, so I decided to pursue another ambition of mine, history. Combined with the fact that I was good in working with children, I decided to become a teacher. the SWF audition was just a shot, and I was lucky that I beat my competition, just because I was able to stand up...

Able to stand up?

SWF's auditions in the beginning..were just sort of brawl. You had to be able to put up a show, fight, and receive pain from other contestants. When I got hit with a table on the shoulder, and I fell to the ground, the adrenalin started to rush, and I got back up everytime...But I think I was quite lucky. Much competition, much fine Fighty fighty persons. In the end, they became superstars too...with me standing next to them.

And you would have finished your study if you wouldn't have made it?

I already finished the so called 'second grade'. In the Netherlands, I am allowed to teach girls and boys from the age of 12 to 14/15, something like that. Of course, I would need to change my outfit and dye my hair back to it's normal color.

Emblem takes a sip of his sake, and Zantazm grabs another chunk of sushi with his chopsticks, and even though it looked like it would fall of, Zantazm balanced it perfectly, until it reached it mouth.

Quick learner Zant, took me longer to figure chopsticks out... but let's turn the question around. What did you do before you became a Fighty fighty person? The Impulsive, Emblem is a history teacher, so what is The Legend, The Man, The Owner, the HighLight Reel, Zantazm?

Zantazm and Emblem laugh, seeing how unrealistic Emblem sounded with his teacher thing, and how he said so many nicknames with one breath. Zantazm takes a sip from his drinking bowl, while Emblem snatches some sushi from the menu...

(OOC: Answer: Yes. ''Emblem'' is studying to become a teacher in Real-Life, thought it would be nice to assume I made it and incorporate it in this XD)

[Kamikaze]

Reeves walks into the bar and sits down.

.::Reeves::.
Can i have some soy sauce shrimp without the soy sauce?

The man looks at him like he is crazy.

.::Waiter::.
You mean shrimp?

.::Reeves::.
No no no, I saaaiiid I want sy sauce shrimp without the soy sauce.

The man slowly nods his head but doesn't move.

.::Reeves::.
What you lookin at?! Go get my order shoo moychi moychi!

The man turns around and goes into the kitchen. Reeves then sits there laughing.

TBC: Anyone

[fallenangel18]

((OOC: I love how there RP's were so meaningful and about the business and all that and you come in ordering some shrimp.))

[Kamikaze]

{OOC: Lol thanks}

[Desperado]

(OOC: Reeves this thread was dead for a couple of months now. I reckon you should have started a new thread.)

[Kamikaze]

Threads never die!...unless locked or deleted lol

[harold the pretzel man]

(OOC: Wow this was such an old post I was going to rib Reeves for misspelling Tokyo until I realized it wasn't him who started it...)

[Sketch Kid]

So i spelled it right?

-Reeves

[emblem]

Sorry Harold, I'm Dutch, and sometimes, It's hard enough to see every mistake there is. For example:

'beter' is dutch for better, only different in one character.

And in Dutch, it's Tokio, while it's Tokyo in English.

Anyways, how come someone would reacts to one genius, yet dead topic. too bad Zant didn't react anymore... might be an advice to chck when the topic was made and when there were replies...